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When Can Kids Bathe Alone? A Parent’s Guide

By Danielle Spano | July 24, 2024 | Conception 2 College
Key Takeaways Children should always be supervised in the bath when they are young, as drowning can happen in just a few inches of water and tubs pose slipping and burn risks. Most kids begin learning to wash themselves around age 4 and may be ready for more independence around age 6–7, depending on maturity

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Is My Child Sleeping Enough?

By Brian Byrne | June 24, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Kids
Whether you are an infant, adult or senior, sleep is an essential part of living. Sleeping allows a person’s body to recuperate from the stress and exhaustion of the prior day. A good way of viewing sleep is like a period at the end of a very long sentence. However, the question is, how much

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The Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Continues Through June 14

By Amanda Roland | June 4, 2024 | Blog
The Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday began June 1 and will continue through June 14. In order to supply some relief for Floridians as we approach hurricane season, this holiday was created to provide a small discount on items you can buy to prepare for Florida’s hurricane season which started June 1. It is

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ACPS Starts the Free Summer Meals Program Next Week

By Amanda Roland | May 29, 2024 | Blog , Local School News , Schools
Alachua County Public Schools will be providing meals to families over the summer now that school is officially out with the Free Summer Meals program. Beginning June 3 and continuing through the summer until July 26, the district’s free grab and go meals distribution will be available, according to the Alachua County Public Schools Food

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Beach Safety Tips for This Summer

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | May 27, 2024 | Parenting Advice , Safety Guidance
The beach can be a wonderful place to relax and unwind with the family, but it is always best to learn and practice beach safety to make sure your vacation goes on without a hitch! Here are some things to keep in mind when visiting the beach! First Aid Kit It is always good to

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When Should Your Child Do Their Own Laundry?

By Julia Bauer | May 20, 2024 | Blog
Do you remember when you started doing your own laundry? Did you learn in middle school? Or did you figure it out on your own once you moved out of the house? Figuring out when a child should start doing their own laundry has always been up for debate. There’s no universal parenting rulebook to

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The Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival is This Weekend!

By Giggle Magazine | May 13, 2024 | Blog
The Newberry Watermelon Festival is an old tradition in Newberry, 79 years old to be exact! This year, the festival will held on  Saturday, May 18, as the small town comes together for the 79th time! At the Newberry Watermelon Festival, you can expect live entertainment, vendors, food trucks, kids' activities and lots of watermelons!

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Make This Elijah’s Cup Craft For Passover

By Amanda Roland | April 24, 2024 | Blog , Holidays
Here is an Elijah's Cup craft for your kiddos that they can use during Passover. Help your kids make their very own Elijah's Cup decorated with yarn! Elijah's Cup Supplies Plastic drinking cup with a stem Yarn in various colors craft glue or hot glue Beads, glitter or sequins Disposable Stemmed Glasses Directions To start

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How to Navigate Your Tween Through a Break Up

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | April 22, 2024 | Ages , Tween/young teen (11–15)
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, today the average age that kids start dating is 12 and a half for girls, and 13 and a half for boys. In addition, the dating scene for many of these tweens consists of talking, group dates, texting and social gatherings. It can be normal to be “dating”

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